The Avalanche has acquired left wing Dan Winnik from the Phoenix Coyotes for a fourth-round draft choice in 2012.

Winnik, 25, had four goals and 19 points in 74 games for the Coyotes last season. He played at the University of New Hampshire.

Winnik played mostly on the fourth line for Phoenix, though has spotted occasionally on higher lines and can also play center. His best NHL season came in 2007-08, when he scored 11 goals and 26 points in 79 games for Phoenix. He spent a lot of time on the team’s penalty-killing unit as well, leading the team with 54 blocked shots and ranking second in takeaways with 30.

“Daniel is a young player with size, speed and has the ability to kill penalties,” Avs general manager Greg Sherman said in a release. “He has three years of NHL experience and will fill an important role with our team next season.”

Winnik was drafted 265th overall in the 2004 NHL draft by Phoenix, and made $600,000 last season. He is unsigned for this coming season and can be a restricted free agent, but the Avs retain his rights based on a qualifying offer.

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